The Suica card and PASMO card (aka IC cards) are essential for an easy and smooth experience while traveling on the Tokyo municipal transportation system. With up to 30 different transportation companies operating lines that overlap and crisscross each other like a tangle of spider webs, it can be confusing and frustrating trying to navigate Tokyo transport on your own. That is where these cards come in. They enable you to skip buying tickets and proceed directly to the ticketing gate. This video explains what an IC card is, where to buy it, how to use it, where else it is accepted, how to recharge it, the difference between a regular card and one specifically designed for tourists (Welcome Suica, PASMO Passport), and lastly how to use up the balance. Enjoy!
